Music Racer

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Music Racer is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by AbstractArt and was released on July 20, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Music Racer" is a rhythm-based racing game where you race along a track that reacts to the music you're listening to. The game features a variety of tracks and visual styles, and the speed and intensity of the race is determined by the beat of the music. As you race, you collect beats and avoid obstacles to increase your score and climb the leaderboards. The game supports Steam Workshop integration, allowing for custom music and user-generated content.

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Audience ScoreBased on 963 reviews

music142 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Music Racer offers a visually stunning experience with vibrant neon graphics that sync beautifully with the music.
The ability to use your own music library or stream from YouTube adds significant replay value and customization to the gameplay.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it a great option for casual gaming sessions.

The YouTube plugin is often broken, causing frustration for players who want to use it to access their favorite songs.
Gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, with limited controls and a lack of depth compared to other rhythm games like Audiosurf.
Recent updates have led to bugs and issues, including lost progress and unresponsive menus, detracting from the overall experience.

music
697 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of *Music Racer* is a standout feature, allowing players to sync their own music or select from a limited in-game soundtrack while racing through vibrant, neon visuals. While the game excels in providing a fun and immersive experience, many users report issues with the YouTube integration and the accuracy of the music synchronization, which can lead to a less engaging gameplay experience. Overall, it offers a unique way to enjoy music, especially for those who appreciate the combination of driving and rhythm-based gameplay, but it may not satisfy hardcore rhythm game enthusiasts due to its simplistic mechanics and occasional technical flaws.
- “Music Racer is a rhythm driving game that syncs fast neon visuals to your music; it’s basically 'tunnel runner meets beat.' The concept is simple but fun, and it’s super easy to jump into with any song you like.”
- “You pick a track from your own music or the in-game soundtrack, and the game generates a glowing, pulsating racecourse that syncs with every beat.”
- “It’s not about complex gameplay or deep mechanics – it’s about zoning out, vibing with the music, and feeling like you're driving through an '80s music video.”
- “The biggest one would be that about 80% of the songs that you try to convert from YouTube will not convert.”
- “One big downside is I've never been able to get the YouTube integration to work so I always have the extra step of sourcing songs I want before I can play.”
- “The in-game music doesn't really match the aesthetic.”
graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Music Racer are widely praised for their vibrant neon aesthetics and retro synthwave style, creating an immersive visual experience that enhances gameplay. While many players appreciate the eye-catching visuals and smooth performance, some criticize the overly intense effects and simplistic designs in certain levels. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal as a rhythm driving game.
- “The visuals are incredible and are incredibly optimized for any machine.”
- “Music Racer is much more simple than I expected, not sure I'd even call it a racing game - more of an auto-runner, but the visuals are simply gorgeous.”
- “Beautiful visuals, crazy tracks and elegant cars, music synchronization is also very good both in rhythm and beat.”
- “In some levels, the graphics are not that good; they're too cartoony.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The game actually looks worse now; I do not understand the reason behind that, it wasn't graphically intensive in the first place.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as simplistic and lacking depth, focusing more on visual aesthetics and music rather than complex mechanics. While some players appreciate the relaxing experience and vibrant visuals, many criticize the monotonous nature of the gameplay, suggesting it feels shallow and unengaging, with limited modes and challenges. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit basic, music-driven experience that may appeal to casual players but leaves more seasoned gamers wanting for greater complexity and interactivity.
- “It's a simple mechanic, but the game is endlessly fun.”
- “Amazing looking rhythm game with fun gameplay.”
- “Overall, the gameplay itself just isn't rewarding enough to take seriously.”
- “The core gameplay is its weakest point, unfortunately.”
- “The gameplay is lackluster; there is no indication of upcoming notes, and you need to be able to see them, but that's not easy to do when the camera has a locked position and the map bends all over the place.”
- “The game relies almost entirely on graphics to push the value of the game, and while it works sometimes, most of the time it falls short due to gameplay.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players praise its impressive visuals and smooth performance on various machines, others report issues with hit detection and inconsistencies between different versions of the game. Despite these concerns, many agree that the game runs well, particularly on older PCs, and offers a good balance of effects and gameplay features.
- “No performance issues and has the right amount of effects (in my opinion).”
- “The visuals are incredible and are highly optimized for any machine.”
- “From the great graphics to the amazing performance coupled with responsive and easy controls.”
- “I was excited to see a Steam version of the game for better performance and more maps, cars, gameplay features, etc. That isn't really the case, and I can't recommend this game.”
- “The one complaint I have is that there is currently a divide in content between the current version and an old version of the game; having different cars, settings, and, to a small degree, performance.”
- “However, the game was fine beforehand, and the update messed with the hit detection of the pieces you collect; some just go right over your vehicle, and the performance makes me physically ill.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a solid level of replayability with multiple modes, including standard, zen, and hard, although the cinematic mode is more for visual enjoyment than gameplay. While some players find it can become repetitive over time, others appreciate the infinite replayability, enhanced by the addition of a YouTube feature for music integration. Overall, the combination of engaging graphics and gameplay contributes to its replay value, especially given its affordable price.
- “I like the amount of replayability it offers.”
- “However, the game is very good, and very cheap too - infinite replayability, beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and generally fun to play.”
- “The YouTube feature has now been added, which adds even more replayability and allows users who do not own their own music to play the game.”
- “Multiple game modes are available, though I'd say that only 3 (standard, zen, and hard; note that you won't earn points if you play in zen mode) are truly playable. Cinematic mode is simply there for you to enjoy all the neon lights and effects, and it's perfect if you just want to experience some neon-tinged psychedelic eye candy while listening to some EDM.”
- “It gets boring after a while, but it's replayable every other day. Besides, the price is nothing.”
- “The YouTube feature has now been added, which enhances replayability and allows users who do not own their own music to play the game.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often requires excessive time and effort, sometimes feeling like a second life is needed to achieve goals. While some find value in the grind, others feel disheartened when hard-earned items become unavailable without explanation, making the experience feel tedious and unrewarding. Additionally, there are calls for improved file support to ease the grinding process further.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Really made those hours of grinding all worth it when everything I purchased was no longer available to me for literally no reason.”
- “Some of which would take a lot of grinding to get.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and not a focal point, as it primarily focuses on transforming music into a reflex challenge rather than delivering a deep narrative experience. Overall, players have expressed a lack of interest in the story aspect, indicating it is either non-existent or not engaging.
- “The game isn’t a deep story experience or high-end production, but it does what it promises: it turns your music into a reflex challenge.”
- “Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the mobile app.”
- “It doesn't have a story.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs affecting gameplay, achievements, and the user interface. Many players have expressed frustration over the lack of functionality in features like plugins and music, leading to an overall negative experience. Despite its low price point, the persistent issues have left users feeling that the game is not worth the investment.
- “The interface is extremely buggy and even worse, they wiped all of the playerbase progress.”
- “Game is very buggy.”
- “Kinda buggy; the plugin doesn't work, and the included music is mediocre for me, but that's just personal taste.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for perceived plagiarism and a lack of credit to original creators, leading some to label it as a cash grab. However, some users feel that paying a small fee to remove ads enhances the experience, particularly on larger screens, despite concerns about the game's overall quality and advertising practices.
- “It's important to also note the 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “I assumed it would be one of those cash grab games that are half-heartedly put together.”
- “They should stop advertising it as VR until it is fixed.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and quirky elements, often enhanced by amusing music and fast-paced gameplay. Players find it enjoyable and entertaining, despite its simplicity and low-cost production. Overall, the humor adds a fun and engaging layer to the gaming experience.
- “Put on some funny music and go fast! I would 100% annex your country if I had the chance.”
- “It's full of humor, and when it works, it's really fun.”
- “A funny little cheap game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its relaxing and aesthetic visuals, complemented by simple yet appealing designs. Players appreciate the responsiveness of the environment to the music, alongside the presence of iconic cars and beautifully crafted maps that enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is relaxing and aesthetic, with a really simple yet good-looking design that responds beautifully to the type of music being played.”
- “The iconic cars and sweet, atmospheric maps create an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound design makes for a truly atmospheric environment that enhances gameplay.”